From big-cat drama on the Mara plains to elephants under Kilimanjaro, alkaline lakes dusted with flamingos,
and a coastbound finale on the Indian Ocean — this door-to-coast private safari lets you linger longer,
detour for the perfect light, and write your own moments.

Safari Overview

This curated route stitches together Kenya’s signature ecosystems: the Masai Mara for predators and (in season)
the Great Migration; Lake Nakuru & Naivasha/Hell’s Gate in the Rift Valley; Amboseli for
classic tusker scenes below Mount Kilimanjaro; and the twin giants of Tsavo West & East en-route to
Mombasa. With your own 4×4 and guide, every game drive is tuned to your interests — photography, birding,
or simply unhurried wildlife time.

Itinerary at a Glance (Private)

Day 1 — Touchdown Nairobi

• Private meet & greet at JKIA or Nairobi hotel; relaxed transfer and trip briefing.
• Optional city highlights or museum visit (time permitting, extra cost).
• Dinner & Overnight: Henessis Hotel (or similar) • Meals: D

Day 2 — Nairobi ➜ Lake Nakuru ➜ Lake Elementaita

• Morning drive to Lake Nakuru National Park: rhinos, Rothschild’s giraffes, leopards (with luck), seasonal flamingos.
• After lunch, short hop to Lake Elementaita for a serene lakeside evening.
• Overnight: Sirville Lodge • Meals: B L D

Day 3 — Lake Elementaita ➜ Masai Mara

• Scenic Rift Valley run into the Masai Mara National Reserve; arrive for lunch.
• First private evening game drive — golden hour on the plains.
• Overnight: Olmoran Tented Camp (or similar) • Meals: B L D

Day 4 — Masai Mara: Big Cats & Endless Plains

• Full-day private game drive with picnic — track lions, cheetahs, elephants; in Jul–Oct, aim for the Mara River (nature permitting).
• Optional Maasai village visit (pay locally).
• Overnight: Olmoran Tented Camp (or similar) • Meals: B L D

Day 5 — Masai Mara ➜ Lake Naivasha & Hell’s Gate

• Drive to Lake Naivasha; afternoon at Hell’s Gate National Park for biking or walking among cliffs & wildlife (optional bike hire).
• Overnight: Elsamere Centre (or similar) • Meals: B L D

Day 6 — Naivasha ➜ Amboseli National Park

• Coastward swing to Amboseli; lunch, then an evening game drive with Kilimanjaro views (weather-dependent).
• Overnight: AA Lodge (or similar) • Meals: B L D

Day 7 — Amboseli ➜ Tsavo West

• Morning Amboseli sightings; continue to Tsavo West via lava fields and shetani flows.
• Visit the Mzima Springs oasis (hippos, crocs, sparkling springwater).
• Overnight: Taita Hills Lodge • Meals: B L D

Day 8 — Tsavo West ➜ Tsavo East

• Roll into Tsavo East, home of the famed “red elephants”. Game drive en-route to lodge.
• Overnight: Ashnil Aruba Lodge • Meals: B L D

Day 9 — Tsavo East ➜ Mombasa Coast Finale

• Sunrise game drive; private transfer to Mombasa with picnic lunch en-route.
• Private drop-off: Your beach hotel or Moi International Airport.
• Meals: B L

The Private-Only Advantage

• Your vehicle, your schedule: start earlier, stay with a sighting longer, pivot for the light.
• Dedicated expert driver-guide: seasoned naturalist focused solely on your party.
• 4×4 Land Cruiser (pop-up roof): off-road prowess, 360° viewing, comfortable long-haul cruising.
• Door-to-coast service: Nairobi meet & greet to Mombasa drop-off, seamlessly.
• Dietaries welcomed: vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free meals with advance notice.

✅ What’s Included

• Exclusive use of a private 4×4 Toyota Land Cruiser (pop-up roof)
• Professional English-speaking driver-guide throughout
• 8 nights in mid-range lodges/tented camps (private en-suite rooms)
• Park entry fees for all listed parks/reserves
• Meals: Day 1 D; Days 2–8 B L D; Day 9 B L (as per itinerary)
• Daily private game drives as outlined
• Drinking water during game drives
• Private airport/hotel pick-up in Nairobi & private drop-off in Mombasa
• All government taxes & VAT

❌ Not Included

• International flights, visas & comprehensive travel insurance
• Drinks at lodges; personal expenses & souvenirs
• Tips & gratuities (suggested USD 5–10 per guest/day)
• Optional extras: hot-air balloon (Mara), Maasai village visit, Hell’s Gate bike hire
• Pre/post-tour Nairobi or Mombasa hotels (available on request)
• Any government-imposed fee/tax increases

Important Information

• Approx. drive times (road & weather dependent):
  Nairobi–Nakuru 3–4h • Elementaita–Mara 5–6h • Mara–Naivasha 4–5h • Naivasha–Amboseli 6–7h •
  Amboseli–Tsavo West 3–4h • Tsavo West–Tsavo East 2–3h • Tsavo East–Mombasa 4–5h.
• Wildlife is wild: Migration river crossings & flamingo densities vary naturally. Your guide optimizes viewing.
• Luggage: Soft-sided bags pack best in 4×4 vehicles.
• Plastics: Single-use plastics are banned in Kenya’s parks — bring a refillable water bottle.
• Climate & comfort: Cool early mornings; a light jacket is recommended. Dusty roads possible — a scarf/buff helps.
• Tailoring: Prefer the SGR train for the final leg to Mombasa or extra coast nights? Ask for a custom tweak.

What to Bring

• Reusable water bottle • Sun hat, sunglasses, high-SPF sunscreen
• Light jacket/fleece for dawn & dusk • Comfortable closed shoes
• Camera, binoculars, spare batteries/memory cards
• Personal meds & small daypack for game drives

Why Go Private on This Route?

• Seven top destinations in one seamless coastbound journey
• Big Five tracking plus (seasonal) Great Migration action
• Elephants perfectly framed by Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli
• Volcanic drama & crystal-clear Mzima Springs in Tsavo West
• Private 4×4 freedom for unrushed sightings & golden-hour photography

Tell us your dates, party size, and any preferences (dietary, room setup, photography focus). We’ll lock in your
private 4×4 Land Cruiser, hand-picked lodges, and your expert driver-guide — Nairobi to the sea, all yours.

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